Sunshine, a thermometer at 30 degrees, and bays stocked to the brim: All the ingredients were present on Saturday, May 28th, 2021-2022, to make this season unforgettable. Especially because chance had done it well by opposing National 2 AS Beziers to Angouleme for the final meeting, which was a meeting between two teams at the top of this table, and could approach the last day without pressure.
After first chances on both sides, it was the fourth chance that proved to be the best for the Heraultais. Zobo was a brilliantly executed, in-depth player who resisted Hunou’s return to the defense (1-0, 9th). The ACFC tied the score just 10 minutes later. Mourabit, who was well placed in the penalty box, broke De Clemente’s nets, and once more confirmed the huge start of both teams (1-1-18th).
The ASB faced an inefficient, sometimes overwhelmed, Angouleme defense team. They regained the lead through Zobo. This was again decisive after a massive job by Bofunda (2-1 68th), but Cravari got away with the goal. Go take the break, and not score the third goal of the night (3-1, 70th). The Angoumoisins are out of the playoffs in Pool D at 5th. They will be able to take a well-deserved vacation.
It’s good to have chances. David Giguel, ACFC coach, said that winning is better. We had the ball, the chances, but if you lack defensive rigor you cannot win. We have always been unbalanced when Beziers have played deep. I prefer it when you play poorly and win, which has often been the case …”
